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Left Behind (Tim LaHaye) Books in Order

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See Left Behind books connected to Tim LaHaye in order, with quick summaries, reading paths, and notes on the main series, prequels, and spinoffs.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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16 books

1

Left Behind

by Tim LaHaye

1995

On a flight to London, people vanish without warning and the world starts to unravel. Pilot Rayford Steele and reporter Buck Williams search for answers and find themselves at the start of the Tribulation.

2

Tribulation Force

by Tim LaHaye

1996

In the aftermath of the disappearances, a small band of new believers forms the Tribulation Force. As Nicolae Carpathia rises to power, they work underground to help others and stay alive.

3

Nicolae

by Tim LaHaye

1997

Nicolae Carpathia tightens his grip on global politics, and the Tribulation Force becomes a hunted enemy. Buck, Rayford, and their allies race to protect loved ones and expose the truth before it is too late.

4

Soul Harvest

by Tim LaHaye

1998

As disasters spread, the Tribulation Force focuses on reaching new believers and building a hidden network. The Global Community answers with propaganda and crackdowns, forcing the group to choose between safety and witness.

5

Apollyon

by Tim LaHaye

1999

A terrifying new judgment hits, throwing cities into chaos. While the world looks for someone to blame, the Tribulation Force tries to rescue survivors and keep their movement intact under increasing surveillance.

6

Assassins

by Tim LaHaye

1999

Plots to kill Nicolae Carpathia multiply, and the lines between justice and vengeance blur. The Tribulation Force is pulled into dangerous decisions that could cost them their mission and their integrity.

7

The Indwelling

by Tim LaHaye

2000

Life under the Global Community grows harsher, and the pressure to conform reaches into every household. As hiding gets harder, the Tribulation Force wrestles with fear, leadership, and the daily cost of staying faithful.

8

The Mark

by Tim LaHaye

2000

A world economy begins to require loyalty to the regime, and refusing to comply becomes a life-and-death choice. Buck and Rayford’s team works to protect the vulnerable while Nicolae’s reach extends everywhere.

9

Desecration

by Tim LaHaye

2001

A dramatic public act shocks the world and deepens the conflict between believers and the Global Community. The Tribulation Force scrambles to stay one step ahead, knowing every move could trigger a crackdown.

10

The Remnant

by Tim LaHaye

2002

As the Tribulation intensifies, scattered believers search for refuge and a way to regroup. The Tribulation Force faces betrayal, dwindling resources, and the question of how long they can keep running.

11

Armageddon

by Tim LaHaye

2003

Nations mobilize, alliances shift, and the planet feels poised for a final war. The Tribulation Force is caught between fast-moving battle plans and prophetic events they cannot ignore.

12

Glorious Appearing

by Tim LaHaye

2004

The series races toward its climactic showdown as the world descends into open conflict and desperation. Buck, Rayford, and their allies hold on to hope while everything they have feared arrives.

13

The Rapture

by Tim LaHaye

2005

The countdown ends, and the long-promised event finally happens. This prequel places familiar characters on the eve of chaos and shows how a normal day becomes the moment that splits the world in two.

14

The Regime

by Tim LaHaye

2005

The one-world system gains momentum, and everyday life begins to change in ways most people do not notice until it is too late. Future allies and enemies are forced to decide what they believe and where they stand.

15

The Rising

by Tim LaHaye

2005

Years before the disappearances, the world is already being shaped by power, propaganda, and hidden ambitions. This prequel follows the rise of influential figures and the early steps toward a new global order.

16

Kingdom Come

by Tim LaHaye

2007

After the cataclysm of the Tribulation, the story turns to what comes next. Survivors face the challenge of rebuilding a world that has been remade, while old conflicts and new questions refuse to disappear.

Series background & context

This page gathers the parts of the Left Behind universe that are most closely tied to Tim LaHaye. LaHaye was an evangelical pastor and prophecy teacher, and the series is essentially a fictional “what if” built on his end-times framework, a pre-tribulation Rapture followed by a Tribulation era marked by global upheaval and a tightening world system.

The core novels are written as modern thrillers. You start with the shock of mass disappearances and follow a small group of new believers as they try to survive, help others, and make sense of what they believe when every news headline feels like it could be prophetic.

LaHaye’s fingerprints are clearest in the structure. The books are paced around escalating judgments, political shifts, and moral decisions that test whether the characters will compromise for safety or stay loyal under pressure. The action is often paired with conversations about Scripture and leadership, which is part of the appeal for readers who like fiction that also functions as a guided tour of a theology.

Because the franchise grew quickly, there are several ways to read it. The main adult storyline is the simplest route. Around it, you’ll find prequel novels that explore the political and personal currents leading up to the Rapture, plus spinoffs aimed at younger readers that take place in the same world with a different cast and shorter chapters.

If you’re new, the safest starting point is still the first published novel, because it introduces the world, the stakes, and the key players without assuming you know the theology. If you already know the basic premise, the prequels and spinoffs are a good way to dig deeper without rereading the whole main run.

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